Enrollment
1,174
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 263225001837
South Lyon East High School — South Lyon, MI
Federal NCES profile for South Lyon East High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 16
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lyon East High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Lyon East High School reports 1,174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% below the Michigan average and 65% below the national baseline. The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 294 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Lyon Community Schools spends $14,402 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 63.6% from the state, and 5.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Lyon East High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,174 Top 97% in Michigan — larger than 3% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.3% -66% vs state
NCES ID 263225001837
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 294:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes South Lyon East High School.
$14,402
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Lyon East High School
How many students attend South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in SOUTH LYON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lyon East High School is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lyon East High School?
18.3% of students at South Lyon East High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lyon East High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lyon East High School is White at 76.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOUTH LYON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lyon East High School?
South Lyon East High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.